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Hello everyone, I'm Tammy (Tamanna) from Mumbai India. I started smoking pretty late in my life (not that I'm complaining) and smoked for around 10 years roughly attempting to quit twice along the way before realizing I'm just kidding myself and I need to admit I have an addiction. Quit cold turkey on a hot, sultry June afternoon in Mumbai (I think the heat did have something to do with quitting, wasn't worth getting roasted while setting a stick on fire in my mouth) and have been quit ever since. Had more than my share of scares and triggers along the way, but this dedicated, amazing, supportive, funny and shiny bunch of people always picked me up when I was down. Made good friends along the way so really I have won big time with QT. I try to get on and take the pledge daily (it really helps me) and be a part of the celebrations, because every day spent saying no to this filthy addiction is a win and should be celebrated.

Hi I'm WeegieWoman. And i am a weegie ie a Glaswegian. I smoked from around 14 to 33. Quit date November 6th 2017. Why I quit - I quit on a whim at the end of a week where three people I know got diagnosed with cancer. I'd had 6 planned quits before this quit which never lasted more than 22 days. I used patches and lozenges for the first few weeks and after a while just didn't need them. Advice- don't freak out about being on NRT, how long you'll be on it, how you'll get off it. Just don't smoke. And hang around here a lot, get yourself a quit gang. Reach out and pm members. You'll only really find me in the games now, in not too good at paying it forward! But come and say hi in the games anytime ?

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Name: Jet Black AKA: JB Quit Date: October 6 2017 About Me: I tend to treat everything as a big joke. I never "smoked" but I did have lung sex, put nails in the coffin, roasted tobacco, took a breath of fresh air... My name has something to do with my avatar and nothing to do with the color of my sexy lungs. Why I quit: Got tired of the mess involved. Plus I am too cheap to spend money on nicotine. Clothing and junk food are more important. As comical as it was to slowly kill myself by smoking, I was losing the ability to laugh without choking. Biggest bit of advice: For the love of God do NOT get married or have kids!

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Name's Boo. Quit killing myself with the smokes back on March 9, 2016. Quit for a variety of reasons. However, the loss of control over my own life was my primary motivation to quit. Cigarettes dominated my entire day to a point where it felt like the smokes were steering the ship and I was just along for the ride. I'd had enough of that nonsense. Biggest piece of advice: keep it simple. Quitting smoking could not be more simple. Don't put things in your mouth and light them on fire. You don't have to do anything, you just refrain from doing that one thing. About me...I spend a lot of time throwing tennis balls in the backyard...now would be a good time to mention that I have a dog who loves to fetch. I enjoy running around in the woods, climbing things, and paddling canoes. I like to pick up heavy stuff, what most folks call weightlifting. I've recently started studying the philosophy of the Stoics. I listen to a lot of music, but have no musical ability of my own. I enjoy dirty jokes. And as I get older, I really appreciate a good night's sleep and a pair of comfortable socks.

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Jillar here quit Memorial day weekend 2016 I'm a silly wabbit who wants to pay it forward for all the help that was given me in my first year My advice, stay glued to the board and take the one year pledge. For me supporting my fellow quitters really helped keep my mind off my own misery.

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HELLO EVERYONE!! Name: Barb AKA: Babs, Babbles, backseat babs, moderator Quit Date: July 13, 2012 About me: In a very good place in my life and grateful for every day I wake up. Why I quit: My dad died from lung cancer. I battled and battled with many failed attempts. Then my daughter told me I was going to be a grandmother for the first time. That was my sign. THIS child will NEVER know me as a smoker. She just turned 6 My advice: Smoking thoughts still come back even years later. They are brief but that little nagging bugger is still there. It is STILL stronger than me. But, I am way smarter than IT. The addiction doesn't have a brain, I do. Knowledge is power. That stupid idea that one puff will give me that "ahhhh" feeling it wants....well that's just an illusion. It doesn't exist now that I am a non smoker. I would cough...hate it...be disappointed that I did it...and swear to never take another puff. Only now...I woke up the little bugger...and he will show his nasty existence again even sooner this time...and stronger. and the nightmare begins again. NO THANKS!!!!

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Hi, I am Linda I smoked for 42 years. I tried many different things to quit - hypnosis, smoking cessation clinics, the patch and gum but nothing seemed to work. I was starting to accept the fact I was going to die from a smoking related illness. I was so ashamed of my smoking that I became a closet smoker. I came across the Quit Forum when I was searching for ways to quit. I started reading the information and posts and then joined. To my amazement I was able to quit cold turkey and am working on being 7 months smoke free. So what is the magic of this forum. It is a place of continued support, humor and comfort. They actually made me realize that I had the power to do this myself and that it really was only going to be uncomfortable for a short period of time. They showed me the path to freedom and great pride in myself. I am so grateful for the community here. Now I have a much better addiction - being a part of this forum and helping others to realize they can quit smoking.

My name is Johnny and I quit smoking a little over 4 years ago after being a smoker for a little over 20 years. I had made a number of attempts to quit smoking that were very short lived but I found that the support and knowledge you can get from a quit smoking forum like this can really help you quit for good. If you are new to your quit, stick around here...read, participate, be entertained by some entertaining and funny folks. It can really help you reach your forever-quit. Knowledge and support makes a world of difference. Entertaining distraction really helps too. I realize now that I was quite miserable as a smoker for the last few years that I continued to light up. Quitting smoking was one of the best things I've ever done and I love to see others succeed in this as well. Life as a non-smoker is so much better than all the BS you have to deal with as a smoker.

Name: Jenny AKA: An Egg, Dori, Moderator Quit Date: May 24, 2012 About Me: I am amazed each and every day at how much better life is as a non smoker. I love this board and the awesome people who contribute to it. If just one person quit smoking because I shared my story or cheered them on....that would be just amazing. Off topic-I'm obsessed with Cats! Why I quit: Health issues became to many to continue to ignore. Advice: Throw all thoughts that you can't quit or that it's too hard to quit out the window! The tobacco companies want you to believe that and your addiction wants you to believe it but its not true! Quitting is not impossible or even overly difficult. Decide to do it and then just don't smoke, no matter what. Once you quit I can promise you that there will come a day when you will not even be able to remember why you wanted to smoke to begin with. True story.

Hey Kenzie, maybe post an SOS BEFORE you're thinking about caving to a crave and give yourself that needed support to get past it. I posted a couple and it worked for me. So today is a new day, throw away any cigarettes you have and start over.

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I used to be an equal opportunity smoker...loved me a good old woohoo smoke but chain smoked when stressed... How did I do it... by realising that having a smoke was not going to cure me, get me a new job, pay the bills, put food on the table, erase my past hurts, comfort me, answer any of my questions.....and have the boys and girls here to remind me of all that when I needed it. Actually, learning that instead of helping with stress smoking would increase it and understanding the neurological connection between nicotine addiction and anxiety helped me learn to cope with stressful times without putting something iny mouth and burning it....I will confess when I get super stressed now I will reach for a chewy (non-nrt of course) or I'll suck a mint ... But for the most it is just life and the one thing I know for a fact that will not help any situation is a smoke. It was also having threads like this to read in the early days that made me realise that it wouldn't help and why, so thanks @Jet Black for starting such a good thread.

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Great idea.!!!! Hi I'm Doreensfree../ Doorbell / Horney Toad .... Been smoke free over 5 years after Smoking 52 years....Quit due to having a both feet amputation scare... Living with a partner with end stage Emphysema / Alzheimer's.... Met the most wonderful people on this Train...we are a family.... My advice ....Don't over think !!!.....it's doable ...you just need to want it bad enough !!!! If I can anyone can ... Next !!!!

Ok so this is kind of a re-introduction thread... it gives the newbies a chance to meet the regulars and visiting oldies without having to fill in blanks.... Name: notsmokinjo AKA: jo, looney bird Quit Date: 28 Nov 2017 About Me: I'm slightly insane, I use a lot of Aussie slang or Strine cos I'm from Straya... but I'm never insulted if you ask for a translation. Why I quit: It was time Biggest bit of advice: One day at time, only every quit for 24 hours, I just keep doing it every day... and it gets easier, one day at a time. Tag your it.....

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I used to smoke for any reason...Happy ,Sad,Stressed ,Not stressed ...I just Smoked ...because I was a lady smoker who deserved a little treat no matter what was going on ... I woke up and smelt the coffee.....No you Idiot your a Addict who needs her fix .... I now deal with life's up and downs much calmer ...I'm not wound up like a spring .. Stress can be hard enough without nicotine withdrawal to boot .... The longer the quit ..the more relaxed you become ....

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I'm Sazarac. After smoking for 40 something years, I quit on a whim (cold turkey ) in late October 2013. I lurked for nearly a year and jumped on the train August 2014 to thank everyone for helping me quit. Stuck around, off and on, to learn more about my nicotine addiction, to spread the word and for the camaraderie. I try to make myself useful by rummaging through the archives and pulling out helpful threads. The story doesn't change much. Educate yourself about nicotine addiction. Commit yourself to your quit, protect your quit, reward yourself and power through. You are more powerful than any crave and your power and confidence will blossom throughout the process. The freedom from nicotine addiction is delicious.

OK so first, my biggest trigger for wanting a smoke is excitement. Well like last night my room mate cooked up an awesome dinner with rice and chicken breast. After eating and feeling stuffed, I thought "Holy crap that was delicious! Time for a cigarette! Eh crap, I don't smoke and ain't got no tobacco anyways". I do not get excited often but when i do, that is when I feel this weird "nudge" to want a smoke. But not enough to give in. Maybe I found an awesome deal on ebay. Whatever. But many people say stress is their big one. Well, no matter our age or whatever, stress is always about. Like at my boring job, sometimes I will be working and thinking of things that piss me off. Something that happened 30 years ago, something that I merely imagined, or whatever. So I will be basking in violent thoughts about people I cannot stand. Very stressful but never once during my hateful fantasies or memories do I think, "I want to smoke". As we age, stress is more common in life than excitement. Unless you drive a Pontiac. OK stupid joke. But yeah since life is mostly drudgery and stress, which trigger many smokers to light up, how does anyone manage to lay off? Side note - my room mate drives a Pontiac. It has a gas leak. So even if one of us did smoke we could not do it around the car cause it might explode. THAT would be hilarious.

Hi Name: Rozuki AKA: Roz, RockStar Quit Date: 2/10/17, a day I will never forget!!! About Me: One Lucky Lady Why I quit: Medical issues (after 40+ years of smoking!!!) Biggest bit of advice: Take it one day at a time and the days will add up quickly...which empowers you to keep it going!!! Join an online support group, being here was invaluable to my quit and still is!!!! ?

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Aw Kenzie, I am sorry you are struggling. You need to arm yourself with whatever it takes to quit. Your life depends on it. Don't let the craves overpower the knowledge you have of what this addiction does to you. We are not here to judge you but to help support you through. Never be afraid to reach out or post your failings. We have all been where you are and know that it is possible to quit this addiction. So, as you begin your third attempt, read as much as you can. Stay close to the forum. I loved reading the blogs because they were full of quitters feelings. Learn to redirect your brain when you feel a crave. C'mon let's do this.

One of the main tenets of nicotine addiction is the fact that smoking causes stress, much more stress and anxiety. Here are some resources Smoking and Mental Health Explaining The Stress Inducing Effects of Nicotine To Cigarette Smokers and from our friend, Joel Quitting smoking has taught me how to educate myself about a problem, change my attitude and change my life. If I am encountering too much stress, I see that as a choice and a challenge to mitigate it. My life has far more excitement than stress and I am Sixty Three. It is all about one's frame of mind and the choices one makes. There is often the promise of a great adventure right around the corner all of which makes for an interesting life, for sure. Drudgery and stress ? Not for me, sugar, I had enough of that as an active nicotine addict !

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Thank you all for your well wishes and support. It truly means a lot to me. Sorry I missed my own party but was away spending all the money saved from not buying cigarettes